Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Arrest Woman for Felony Assault in Newark

Date Posted: Thursday, June 12th, 2025

The Delaware State Police arrested 43-year-old Larace Neal of New Castle, Delaware, for a felony assault charge following an altercation at a motel in Newark on Monday night.

On June 9, 2025, at approximately 10:36 p.m., troopers responded to the Motel 6, located at 100 McIntosh Plaza, Newark, for a report of a fight. Upon arriving, troopers learned an unknown female suspect approached the victim, and began arguing with her while the victim was standing outside of her room. During the argument, the suspect maced the victim, and then fled on foot in an unknown direction. Troopers searched the area for the suspect, but were unable to locate her. The victim was treated at the scene by EMS for injuries sustained from the chemical spray to her face.

Through investigative means, troopers identified the suspect responsible for the assault as Larace Neal. On June 10, 2025, troopers located Neal in the area of the Motel 6, and took her into custody without incident. A computer inquiry revealed Neal had a warrant, and multiple capiases for her arrest.

Neal was taken to Troop 2, where she was charged with the crime below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on a $4,000 secured bond.